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SUMMARY:Our Lady of the Rosary
DESCRIPTION:Image: Our Lady of the Rosary | St. Nicholas Church\, Osgood\, Ohio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Lady of the Rosary\nSaint of the Day for October 7\nClick to hear audio clip ► \nThe Story of Our Lady of the Rosary\nSaint Pius V established this feast in 1573. The purpose was to thank God for the victory of Christians over the Turks at Lepanto—a victory attributed to the praying of the rosary. Clement XI extended the feast to the universal Church in 1716. \nThe development of the rosary has a long history. First\, a practice developed of praying 150 Our Fathers in imitation of the 150 Psalms. Then there was a parallel practice of praying 150 Hail Marys. Soon a mystery of Jesus’ life was attached to each Hail Mary. Though Mary’s giving the rosary to Saint Dominic is recognized as a legend\, the development of this prayer form owes much to the followers of Saint Dominic. One of them\, Alan de la Roche\, was known as “the apostle of the rosary.” He founded the first Confraternity of the Rosary in the 15th century. In the 16th century\, the rosary was developed to its present form—with the 15 mysteries (joyful\, sorrowful and glorious). In 2002\, Pope John Paul II added five Mysteries of Light to this devotion. \n\nReflection\nThe purpose of the rosary is to help us meditate on the great mysteries of our salvation. Pius XII called it a compendium of the gospel. The main focus is on Jesus—his birth\, life\, death\, and resurrection. The Our Fathers remind us that Jesus’ Father is the initiator of salvation. The Hail Marys remind us to join with Mary in contemplating these mysteries. They also make us aware that Mary was and is intimately joined with her Son in all the mysteries of his earthly and heavenly existence. The Glory Bes remind us that the purpose of all life is the glory of the Trinity. \nThe rosary appeals to many. It is simple. The constant repetition of words helps create an atmosphere in which to contemplate the mysteries of God. We sense that Jesus and Mary are with us in the joys and sorrows of life. We grow in hope that God will bring us to share in the glory of Jesus and Mary forever.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/our-lady-of-the-rosary/2026-10-07/
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SUMMARY:Saint John Leonardi
DESCRIPTION:Image: Body of Saint John Leonardi | Santa Maria in Portico in Campitelli\, Rome\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaint John Leonardi\nSaint of the Day for October 8\n(1541 – October 9\,1609)\nClick to hear audio clip ► \nSaint John Leonardi’ Story\n“I am only one person! Why should I do anything? What good would it do?” Today\, as in any age\, people seem plagued with the dilemma of getting involved. In his own way\, John Leonardi answered these questions. He chose to become a priest. \nAfter his ordination\, he became very active in the works of the ministry\, especially in hospitals and prisons. The example and dedication of his work attracted several young laymen who began to assist him. They later became priests themselves. \nJohn lived after the Protestant Reformation and the Council of Trent. He and his followers projected a new congregation of diocesan priests. For some reason the plan\, which was ultimately approved\, provoked great political opposition. John was exiled from his home town of Lucca\, Italy\, for almost the entire remainder of his life. He received encouragement and help from Saint Philip Neri\, who gave him his lodgings—along with the care of his cat! \nIn 1579\, John formed the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine\, and published a compendium of Christian doctrine that remained in use until the 19th century. \nFather Leonardi and his priests became a great power for good in Italy\, and their congregation was confirmed by Pope Clement in 1595. John died at the age of 68 from a disease caught when tending those stricken by the plague. \nBy the deliberate policy of the founder\, the Clerks Regular of the Mother of God have never had more than 15 churches and today form only a very small congregation. \n\nReflection\nWhat can one person do? The answer is plenty! In the life of each saint\, one thing stands clear: God and one person are a majority! What one individual\, following God’s will and plan for his or her life\, can do is more than our mind could ever hope for or imagine. Each of us\, like John Leonardi\, has a mission to fulfill in God’s plan for the world. Each one of us is unique and has been given talent to use for the service of our brothers and sisters for the building up of God’s kingdom. \n\nThe Liturgical Feast of Saint John Leonardi is October 9.\n\nSaint John Leonardi is the Patron Saint of:\nPharmacists
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/5503/2026-10-08/
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SUMMARY:Saint Denis and Companions
DESCRIPTION:Image: Detail | Louis XII of France Kneeling in Prayer | Jean Bourdichon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaint Denis and Companions\nSaint of the Day for October 9\n(d. 258?)\nClick to hear audio clip ► \nSaint Denis and Companions’ Story\nThis martyr and patron of France is regarded as the first bishop of Paris. His popularity is due to a series of legends\, especially those connecting him with the great abbey church of St. Denis in Paris. He was for a time confused with the writer now called Pseudo-Dionysius. \nThe best hypothesis contends that Denis was sent to Gaul from Rome in the third century and beheaded in the persecution under Emperor Valerius in 258. \nAccording to one of the legends\, after he was martyred on Montmartre (literally\, “mountain of martyrs”) in Paris\, he carried his head to a village northeast of the city. Saint Genevieve built a basilica over his tomb at the beginning of the sixth century. \n\nReflection\nAgain\, we have the case of a saint about whom almost nothing is known\, yet one whose cult has been a vigorous part of the Church’s history for centuries. We can only conclude that the deep impression the saint made on the people of his day reflected a life of unusual holiness. In all such cases\, there are two fundamental facts: A great man gave his life for Christ\, and the Church has never forgotten him—a human symbol of God’s eternal mindfulness. \n\nSaint Denis is the Patron Saint of:\nFrance
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/saint-denis-and-companions/2026-10-09/
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